Archive for December 2022
Investment Scam: Couple Convicted of Cold-Calling Scam
A married couple were convicted last week for heading up a cold calling investment scam targeting elderly victims with a total loss of over £2.7 million. It’s not often we see white collar crime punished in the UK, so this is a refreshing piece of news. Southwark Crown Court found Clint Canning guilty of fraud…
Read MoreInvestment Scams wreaking havoc on Facebook and Instagram
Which? research uncovered numerous investment ads on Facebook and Instagram that mislead investors into potential scams. This discovery coincides with a significant rise in losses attributed to investment scams. At I&L, we remain vigilant in identifying emerging scams and have previously shared information about recognizing signs of investment scams. This time, it is concerning that…
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